A pocket sized, symptom based book on ophthalmology which is designed to guide non-specialists towards efficient and safe diagnosis, and onward referral where necessary.

• A truly symptom-based book on ophthalmology - starts from the presenting complaint such as red eye, loss of vision, flashing lights or floating spots.
• Concise text and diagnostic flowcharts guide the reader towards correct diagnosis and management - ideal for the non-specialist whose main priority is not to miss serious disease.
• Pocket-sized format and plastic cover make it ideal for clinical situations.
• Illustrated in colour throughout.
• Gives guidance on who needs screening for eye disease.

Introduction. Staying out of trouble with eyes. How to examine an eye patient. Visual loss. The red eye. Eye trauma. Turned eye/double vision. Abnormal appearance of the eyes or eyelids. Watery, itchy or gritty eyes. Other eye symptoms. Who needs screening for eye disease ? Basic eye procedures.

By Anthony Pane, MMBS(Hons) MMedSc FRANZCO, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; and Peter Simcock, MB ChB DO FRCS FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK